Senior Scientist - Translational Science Lab, Flow Cytometry

IQVIA LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Valencia, CA is seeking a Senior Scientist in Translational Science Lab, Flow Cytometry. The role develops and optimizes moderately complex assays to support timely laboratory delivery and oversees troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor junior staff, lead technical projects, transfer methods to validation, maintain equipment standards, and contribute to scientific reports and documentation while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 4 years of method or assay development experience.
• 2 years' experience with flow cytometry.
• Familiarity with immunology.
• Experience with method validation and transfer to routine labs.

Responsibilities

• Plan assay and method development activities and draft clear, robust laboratory methods.
• Execute method development experiments and support validation and analytical testing.
• Troubleshoot assays and apply root cause analysis to optimize performance.
• Transfer methods into validation processes and ensure scalability.
• Lead technical projects and guide junior staff to deliver results.
• Mentor and train junior staff and contribute to reports and documentation.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Troubleshooting

Immunology knowledge

Scientific communication

Mentoring/train others

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline

Job description

## Senior Scientist - Translational Science Lab, Flow CytometryApply: Valencia, CA, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: R1552924# We are seeking Senior Scientist - Translational Science Lab, Flow Cytometry to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA.We hire passionate innovators who drive healthcare forward through thoughtful and inclusive collaboration. If you want to discover a career with greater purpose, join us as we transform and accelerate research and development.## Job Summary:The Senior Scientist - Translational Science Lab, Flow Cytometry is responsible for developing and optimizing moderately complex assays and methods to support timely and effective laboratory delivery. This role also provides technical leadership across troubleshooting, method transfer, and cross-functional collaboration to support scalable laboratory operations.## What You'll Be Doing:* Plan assay and method development activities and draft clear, robust laboratory methods* Execute method development experiments and support validation and analytical testing activities as needed* Troubleshoot assays and apply root cause analysis to optimize performance and resolve technical issues* Transfer methods into validation processes and collaborate across functions to ensure methods are sustainable and scalable* Lead low to moderately complex technical projects and guide assigned team members to achieve project deliverables* Mentor and train junior staff while contributing technical expertise to scientific reports, presentations, and documentation* Support laboratory equipment maintenance, operational standards, and evaluation of new instrumentation## What We Are Looking For:* Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required* 4 years of related experience in method or assay development or specific methodology area.* 2 years' experience working with flow cytometry* Familiarity and working knowledge of immunology* Sound knowledge of assay/method development and scientific principles, theories, concepts, and state of the art instrumentation* Experience with method validation, assay troubleshooting, and transfer of methods into laboratory operations* Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree## The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:* Strong troubleshooting and advanced problem-solving skills, including application of root cause analysis* Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to work successfully across functions, and comfortable training others* Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail in a regulated laboratory environment* Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and bring projects to completion within timeline expectations* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients## What We Offer You:We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs. We invest in integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey.To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.If you're looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible!IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.comIQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoeIQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $64,200.00 - $133,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.